Dear American shooters, I would like to ask your help.

[Jeroenw114]

I am investigating which static disciplines are shot in which countries and with what calibers. That because in the Netherlands there is only one static discipline for large calibers, something like bullseye but without the rapid fire. And only large caliber till .38/9mm is accepted.

For guns till .45 there is not a good discipline and I want to do something about that. Our shooting federation does not want to do things outside what international is done and I think I can proof there are disciplines for guns till 45.

Typical American is Bullseye. On wikipedia is stated "Bullseye specifies three classes of pistol; a .22 caliber rimfire, a centerfire revolver of .32 caliber or greater; and a .45 caliber pistol. Since the format includes a rapid fire stage, a semi-automatic pistol or revolver with a capacity of at least 5 rounds is needed"

My first question: Is in the third mentioned class only .45ACP or caliber with a max of 45? Further in the text they mention .38 but if that is that in the second or third class?

My second question: Bullseye has a rapid fire stage. Is there also something similar but without the rapid fire stage?

Many thanks in advance.

Wikipedia: Bullseye (shooting competition) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[scooter123]

First, you should check the following link to the official rules for Bullseye shooting competitions.

Encyclopedia of Bullseye Pistol

That "rapid fire" stage is actually somewhat static, it's 5 shots in 10 seconds or less. Many action shooters would consider this pace quite slow but it's shot using one hand at 25 yards at a target with an X ring measuring just 1.695 inch in diameter. BTW, the 25 yard slow fire course is 10 shots in 10 minutes using an X ring measuring just 0.67 inch in diameter.

As for calibers used, in some classes such as Service Pistol not only is the caliber defined but so is the gun platform itself, meaning a 45ACP in the original 1911 configuration. However the Centerfire Pistol class is fairly wide open permitting calibers from 32 to 45 of any type and the use of optical sighting devices.

I would suggest that you browse the entire rulebook. That will give you an idea of what is involved in both caliber and weapons choices. I can also tell you that it's a competition that requires a considerable amount of dedication in terms of fitness and diet, because while the rate may be slow the scoring areas of the targets used are small enough that caffiene use would have to be totally given up. I've tried shooting some of these targets from a bench rest using sandbags and can tell you that hitting a .67 inch X ring at 25 yards is not at all easy.

 

[Jeroenw114]

Thank you!
With that I should have the info I wanted.

Jeroen

 

[ACP230]

Most Bullseye shooters here fire a .22 and then their .45 ACP gun in both centerfire and .45 categories.
This is allowed under the rules and lets shooters use the same trigger and grips for both centerfire and .45 stages.